Supply Chain Category Manager - Chesterfield, MO

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is, 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.The Supply Chain Category Manager oversees, analyzes, and executes the sourcing activities for key services and raw materials across Silgan Plastics manufacturing sites. In addition, the Supply Chain Manager may manage selective sourcing needs across other Silgan businesses. Success in this role involves influencing both leadership and suppliers to execute category strategies through robust collaboration, commercial acumen, and strategic planning. This will be achieved through close collaboration with operational and financial leaders within cross-functional teams. This position plays a vital role in shaping the companyâs procurement strategy and success.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage the relationship with current and prospective suppliers to ensure cost optimization, operational efficiency, and cultivate partnerships that are crucial for business success and growth.Spearhead the development and execution of procurement strategies within assigned categories to ensure alignment with the companyâs goals.Lead RFP processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and present results and recommendations to the leadership team.Conduct thorough cost analysis, seeking cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize within assigned categories.Monitor market trends, industry developments, and innovation to make informed decisions regarding product sourcing and category management.Collaborate with cross functional teams, including, production, operations, quality, commercial and finance, to help achieve the category strategy.Identify areas of opportunities in the supply chain process and execute solutions to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and minimize supply-related risk.Support buyers and planners in resolving supply-related concerns and challenges.Provide monthly price updates to the Pricing team to ensure cost alignment.Assess supplier performance and drive strategic improvements like reduced lead times, better quality, lower inventory, YOY cost reductions.Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) to track effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement function.Drive continuous improvement throughout procurement.

Created: 2025-11-06